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Across

Uh-KRAWS

/ʌˈkrɔːs/

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Syllable breakdown

across

Dictionary meaning

Transversely.

Examples

  • The marble slabs were cut across.
  • The football field was 300 feet across.

Synonyms: crosswise, crossways

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